Comments on: Why Be a Buddy? /networking/why-be-a-buddy/ The Voice of Interpreters and Translators Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:33:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: jamiehartztranslations /networking/why-be-a-buddy/#comment-111 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 14:02:17 +0000 http://atasavvynewcomer.org/?p=135#comment-111 In reply to Judy Jenner (@language_news).

Judy, we’re excited that you’re excited! I really appreciate your willingness to be part of this effort. Thanks for your message, and see you soon!

]]> By: Judy Jenner (@language_news) /networking/why-be-a-buddy/#comment-110 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:55:24 +0000 http://atasavvynewcomer.org/?p=135#comment-110 Cannot wait for this — what a great idea. I am delighted to be a buddy. I remember how intimidating it was for me (many moons ago), when I walked into my first-ever ATA conference. Thanks for all you do, Helen and Jamie!

]]> By: jamiehartztranslations /networking/why-be-a-buddy/#comment-109 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:38:55 +0000 http://atasavvynewcomer.org/?p=135#comment-109 Giovanna,

Thank you for your post; it is encouraging to hear that you have enjoyed being an informal buddy each year. It’s great to know that the benefits of this event are not only for the newbies, but the buddies get something out of it, too!

Jamie

]]> By: Giovanna Lester (@cariobana) /networking/why-be-a-buddy/#comment-108 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:42:39 +0000 http://atasavvynewcomer.org/?p=135#comment-108 You are right, Helen. Having a buddy makes a huge difference. When I attended my first ATA conference, I was already a member of an ATA Chapter, which made it easy: we came as an unofficial delegation. Some in my group were veterans and they took me under their arms, introduced me to other ATA members, even the Board.

I have had the pleasure of serving as a buddy every year I have been able to attend the conference. I gives me a lot of pleasure to be ale to pass forward the kindness, respect and professionalism that I received that first time.

It’s worth it!

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